Siege of Namur (1695)
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The 1695 siege of Namur or second siege of Namur took place during the Nine Years' War between 2 July and 4 September 1695. Its capture by the French in the 1692 siege and recapture by the Grand Allia
Painting of the siege by Jan van Huchtenburg
Citadel of Namur above the Meuse, modern Parlement de Wallonie below
Menno van Coehoorn
Namur during the siege, by Dirk Maas
Nine Years' War
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The Nine Years' War was a European great power conflict from 1688 to 1697 between France and the Grand Alliance. Fought primarily in Europe, related conflicts include the Williamite war in Ireland, an
Siege of Namur (1695)
…The 1695 siege of Namur or second siege of Namur took place during the Nine Years' War between 2 July and 4 September 1695. Its capture by the French in the 1692 siege and recapture by the Grand Alliance in 1695 are often viewed as the…
Left to right: Action at Barfleur Siege of Namur Battle of Marsaglia Bombardment of Brussels
Equestrian portrait of Louis XIV (1638–1715) by René-Antoine Houasse. The Sun King was the most powerful monarch in Europe.
William of Orange (1650–1702), portrayed here as King William III of England by Sir Godfrey Kneller.
Frederick William, Elector of Brandenburg (1620–1688). He was succeeded by his son, Frederick, who proved to be one of William of Orange's most loyal allies.